Richard Smallwood
England
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Richard Smallwood 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Richard Smallwood has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 246 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.10 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.73 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 8 | 2.90 | 97 |
| Chances created | 8 | 2.93 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Richard Smallwood has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Richard Smallwood has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 31 minutes. Richard Smallwood has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 92 | 33.70 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 80 | 29.30 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.20 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Richard Smallwood has completed 80 of 92 passes at 87% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 14 | 5.12 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.83 | 68 |
| Touches | 121 | 44.30 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 13 | 4.76 | 1 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.37 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.37 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Richard Smallwood completes 0 dribbles and wins 14 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 3.29 | 92 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.37 | 35 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.83 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Richard Smallwood makes 9 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 92nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.83 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.37 | 89 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.20 | 49 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Richard Smallwood has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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T. Leigh26 yrs#24
R. Howley22 yrs#25
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25 yrs
28 yrs
Richard Smallwood previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 2,962 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 84 | 6.65 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 43 | 3,791 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 122 | 7.20 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 42 | 3,449 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 93 | 7.21 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 47 | 4,201 | 3 | 6 | 82 | 120 | 7.38 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.19 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 42 | 3,428 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 98 | 7.09 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.83 |
About Richard Smallwood
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Richard Smallwood has featured across 4 appearances (3 starts), totalling 246 minutes. Richard Smallwood has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Richard Smallwood has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Richard Smallwood has contributed 8 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Richard Smallwood has registered 9 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 80 from 92 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Richard Smallwood has won 14 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Richard Smallwood has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
About Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Richard Smallwood is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 29 December 1990.
Most recent appearance
Richard Smallwood's most recent match was away at Colchester United on August 8th. Bristol Rovers won 2-0. Richard Smallwood played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-0 winvsColchester United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- November 5th0-2 winatCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 7.52)
- May 25th5-3 winvsNewport County(5 mins, rating 6.46)
- July 7th3-2 lossatYork City(61 mins, rating 6.4)
- May 7th0-1 lossvsPeterborough United(55 mins, rating 6.99)
Next fixture
Richard Smallwood and Bristol Rovers are next in action on January 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Richard Smallwood currently plays alongside Tom James, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Bobby Kamwa, Joe Quigley, Fabrizio Cavegn, Tommy Leigh, Kofi Balmer, Keenan Gough, Ollie Dewsbury, Jack Aitchison, Clinton Mola, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Ciarán Kelly, Charlie Binns, Macauley Southam-Hales, Shaq Forde, Ryan De Havilland, Richard Smallwood, Jack Sparkes, Alfie Kilgour, Mees Rijks, Ellis Harrison, Brad Young and Ryan Howley at Bristol Rovers.